I am writing in response to “Ferentz should recruit Democrats” (Nov. 20). I really respect Jack Jackson’s sense of humor. …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2012 1:47 pm4824d ago
I am writing in response to “Ferentz should recruit Democrats” (Nov. 20). I really respect Jack Jackson’s sense of humor. …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2012 11:03 am4824d ago
On Dec. 4, I had the opportunity to attend the “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” show at the newly remodeled Paramount Theatre. …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 14, 2012 11:02 am4824d ago
The summer of 2012 left the nation with extreme shortages of rainfall. As the winter months set in, we will …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2012 10:10 am4826d ago
Shame on President Obama, the Democrats and the media for lying to the American people. The unemployment rate dropped by …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2012 10:09 am4826d ago
Because I live north of Cedar Rapids, I drive Interstate 380 northbound several times a week. Near the Toddville exit …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2012 10:07 am4826d ago
It’s the season to pause and give thanks for our many blessings. I have so much to be grateful for! …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2012 10:06 am4826d ago
As President Harry Truman once said, if you want a friend in Washington D.C., get a dog. Sen. Chuck Grassley …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 12, 2012 10:05 am4826d ago
More information is needed in order to make an informed decision about the Iowa City school district’s revenue purpose statement. …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 11, 2012 11:56 am4827d ago
Sometimes the juxtaposition of editorial content and real news is too much to ignore. On Nov. 29, The Gazette devoted …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 11, 2012 11:47 am4827d ago
Listening to talk shows, reading newspaper articles, and listening to Wall Street “junkies” has made me realize there is a …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 11, 2012 11:31 am4827d ago
I want to thank Georgia Sysouchanh, her organizers, and her army of volunteers that helped make the Flaughless 5K held …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 10, 2012 11:35 am4828d ago
You are so right, Mr. Sondrol, in regard to your letter of Nov. 23 on the closure of a main …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 10, 2012 11:34 am4828d ago
I get tired of the state spending so much money on the Highway 151 and Springville intersection. Highway 30 west …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 10, 2012 11:30 am4828d ago
I was disgusted with KGAN one recent evening. The police chief of Cedar Rapids had reached out to the media …
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